hemline

noun

hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn How to pronounce hemline (audio)
: the line formed by the lower edge of a dress, skirt, or coat

Examples of hemline in a Sentence

The hemline falls just above the knee. I shortened the hemline on the dress.
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While hosting a banquet alongside King Charles III at Windsor Castle in England on Tuesday for French President Emmanuel Macron and France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron, Queen Camilla wore a white gown with embroidery on the hemline and cuffs by Fiona Clare. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 July 2025 Barbaro arrived to the tournament in an ivory Ralph Lauren Collection dress complete with a plunging neckline and mid-length hemline. Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The top features a single-button closure in the front and subtle peplum detailing along the hemline, while the palazzo pants seamlessly balance comfort with effortless style. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2025 And while midi-dresses and tea-length styles are totally fine for a semiformal wedding and cocktail attire, longer hemlines are the standard for a black-tie occasion. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for hemline

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hemline was in 1923

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“Hemline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemline. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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hemline

noun
hem·​line ˈhem-ˌlīn How to pronounce hemline (audio)
: the line formed by the hem of a dress, skirt, or coat
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